PEORIA AM/PM RECREATION PROGRAM
Sponsored by: City of Peoria & Peoria Unified School District
August 11, 2008 - May 21, 2009
PROGRAM INFORMATION
WHAT
The Peoria AM/PM Recreation Program provides an
opportunity for children to participate in a variety of activities
before and after school. The goal of the program is the total
well-being of each and every child. The Program provides a daily
core schedule throughout the year, giving participants the
opportunity to explore new experiences that will expand learning
in a supervised, safe and secure environment.
WHO
Students in grades K-6.
WHERE and WHEN
A.M. 6:30 a.m. until school opens
P.M. 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Alta Loma 9750 N. 87th Ave.
Apache 8633 W. John Cabot Rd.
Cheyenne 11806 N. 87th Ave.
Cotton Boll 8540 W. Butler Dr.
Coyote Hills 21180 N. 87th Ave.
Desert Harbor 15585 N. 91st Ave.
Frontier 21268 N. 81st Ave.
Ira Murphy 7231 W. North Ln.
Oakwood 12900 N. 71st Ave.
Oasis 7841 W. Sweetwater
Peoria 11501 N. 79th Ave.
Santa Fe 9880 N. 77th Ave.
Sky View 8624 W. Sweetwater
Sundance 7051 W. Cholla
P.M. 2:40 p.m. - 6:00 p.m
Country Meadows 8409 N.111th Ave
Paseo Verde 7880 West Greenway Rd
Sun Valley 8361 N. 95th Ave.
Parkridge 9970 W. Beardsley Rd.
Vistancia 30009 Sunrise Point
Zuni Hills 10851 W. Williams

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
1. Complete, in detail, NO BLANKS, the Emergency and
Information form, Fee Attendance Contract an provide a copy
of child’s immunization record.
A $30 non-refundable registration fee is required for all new
participants. All participants must make full payment of
registration fees to attend the program. Full payment of
participation fees is the first week of attendance, the $30
registration fee and a $56 deposit.
2. Where can you go to register your child:
A. AM/PM RECREATION PROGRAM SITES:
August 11, 2008 to May 22, 2009
Contact the AM/PM staff Monday – Friday,
6:30am-School Opening or School Dismissal-6:00pm
B. SUMMER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Monday – Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm
Through August 1, 2008
Alta Loma, Cheyenne, Cotton Boll, Desert Harbor,
Frontier, Paseo Verde, Ira Murphy, Parkridge and
Zuni Hills
D. WALK-IN & MAIL-IN REGISTRATION
Mail-In - Through July 27, 2008
Walk-In - Through May 20, 2009
Community Services Department
9875 N. 85th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345
Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Peoria Community Center
8335 W. Jefferson, Peoria, AZ 85345
Monday – Thursday, 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
H. SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE/ MEET THE TEACHER:
Check with your school for dates and times.
Your child(ren) are registered and will attend the program the
day(s) you have indicated on the “Fee Contract”. We will call
only if there are questions regarding your registration.
For more information call: (623) 773-7137
TTY/TDD: (623)773-7721

FEE INFORMATION
PROGRAM FEES:
A $30 NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee is required for all new
participants. The registration fee will be waived for returning 2007-
2008 AM/PM participants and 2008 Summer Camp participants,
who provide full payment with registration by 5:00pm , August 1,
2008. All participants must make full payment to attend the program. Full
payment of participation fees is the First week of attendance plus a
$56 deposit along with the registration fee, if applicable.
PROGRAM 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY
*AM $5 $10 $15 $20 $25
**PM $9 $18 $27 $36 $45
***AM/PM $14 $28 $42 $56 $56
1st HR PM (K-2 only)
2:00 or 2:40pm until 2nd dismissal $5 $10 $15 $20 $25
*AM + 1st HR PM (K-2 only)
2:00 or 2:40pm until 2nd dismissal $10 $20 $30 $40 $50
* Includes breakfast **Includes afternoon snack
***Includes breakfast and afternoon snack

PAYMENT OPTIONS
Weekly payments will not be accepted at AM/PM school
sites. New registrations will be accepted at the AM/PM sites
with a check or money order only.
1. Quick Pay – Automatic payment from a credit or debit card –
AUTHORIZATION FORM REQUIRED
2. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) – Automatic withdrawal from a
checking account – AUTHORIZATION FORM REQUIRED
3. TeleReg – Automated Telephone available 24/7 -Call 623-773-
7725. You will need your Client ID number and Family Password.
TeleReg is available for current payments only. You cannot pay over
the amount due. Payments are posted every Monday.
4. Electronic Bill Pay – Many banks offer on-line bill pay. Check with
your bank for this option.
5. RecConnect – http://recreation.peoriaaz.gov. Available 24/7. You
will need your client ID and Family Password.
6. Community Services Offices – Located at 9875 N. 85th Ave.
Customer Service Staff are available Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm except
Holidays
7. Phone with Customer Service Staff – Call 623-773-7505,
623-773-7192 or 623-773-7139 with a credit or debit card, Monday –
Friday, 8am – 5pm except Holidays.

DAILY SCHEDULE
A TYPICAL AM
(Bold denotes schools with a 2:00 dismissal time)
6:30 am - 7:15/7:45am
AM/PM Site opens; check in with site leaders.
6:30 am - 7:15/7:45am
Organized games and/or homework time.
7:15 /7:45am – School Opens
Breakfast and release to playground with
school staff supervision.
A TYPICAL PM
(Bold denotes schools with a 2:00 dismissal time)
K-2 grade - Check-In: 2:00/2:20 pm - 2:20/2:40 pm
2:20/3:20 pm - 2:55/3:40 pm
Open Recreation and organized games.
3-6 grade - Check-In: 3:00/3:20 pm - 3:20/3:40 pm
3:20/3:40 pm - 4:00/4:30 pm
K – 6 grade - Snack time
4:00/4:30 pm - 5:40 pm
K-6 grade – Instructor, core activities choices or homework time.
5:40 pm - 6:00 pm - All Schools
K-6 grade - Free play or homework time.
AZ DEPT of HEALTH SERVICES (DHS) LICENSING
PAPRP is regulated by DHS, located at 150 N. 18th Ave. Phoenix, AZ,
85007, (602) 364-2539. Inspection reports are available upon request
and are located in the Black Book at each AM/PM location.
INSURANCE:
The City of Peoria carries liability insurance for all its operations,
including City-sponsored recreation programs. However, the City does
not carry medical insurance for any participant's injuries or illnesses
associated with any specific recreational activity. Medical claims are
your responsibility.
PERSONAL ITEMS – The program provides a variety of toys
and many activities to keep your child busy and entertained. The
City of Peoria is not responsible for personal items brought to site.
Children are not allowed to use cell phones at site. If you
and your child need to be in contact for urgent matters, we will
allow occasional use of site phone for short calls.

HOLIDAYS and BREAK CARE
All program sites will be
closed on the following holidays:
September 1 - Labor Day January 19 - MLK Day
November 11 - Veteran’s Day February 16 - Presidents’ Day
November 27 & 28 – Thanksgiving
All day “Break Care” is offered for
$23 per day/per child on these days.
Columbus Day - October 13
Winter Break (M-F)
December 19- January 2; excluding Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
Spring Break - March 16-20
Testing Break - April 24
Early Release & Parent/Teacher Conferences
EARLY RELEASE DAYS
AM/PM Program will provide childcare on the scheduled school
professional development days at time of release at 11:00/11:40 pm.
Days will vary for each school. Participants enrolled 5 days a week in
the full PM program (school dismissal until 6pm) consistently will not
be charged and additional fee. All 0-4 day and PM first hour schedules
will pay a $14 fee for the PM program that day. Lunch will not be
provided on these days. Children will be required to bring a nonperishable
sack lunch.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE DAYS
October 23 & 24 February 12 & 13
Children will be released at 10:00/10:40am from school. AM/PM will
be available at that time. Participants enrolled 5 days a week
consistently in the full PM program (school dismissal until 6pm) will
not be charged an additional fee. All 0-4 day and PM first hour
schedules will pay a $14 fee for the PM program that day. Children will
be required to bring a non-perishable sack lunch.
FIELD TRIPS- during “Break Care” only
Written permission from the parent is required prior to departure.
Identification will be provided to all children for safety purposes. A
written field trip plan is completed. Peoria school district buses are
used and water is available on each bus.
No transportation or field trips will be provided during AM/PM

SCHEDULE, FEE & PAYMENT POLICIES
SCHEDULE CHANGES
It is the Peoria AM/PM Recreation Program policy that prior notice is
required to terminate or change enrollment in the program. If for any
reason you decide to change or drop your child's enrollment from the
Peoria AM/PM Program, notification must be made in writing or on-line
by Thursday for the following week and given to the Site leaders or
the Peoria Recreation Division to make changes to your current
contract. NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR MISSED DAYS,
SUSPENSIONS, OR EARLY PICKUPS
ABSENCES
If your child will not be attending the Peoria AM/PM Recreation
Program as scheduled, please call the AM/PM Recreation site prior to
school dismissal. We have 24 hour voicemail available; please leave a
message. Credit will not be issued for days missed.
DELINQUINT ACCOUNTS/LATE PAYMENT FEE
The contracted fee (full time, part time or day by day and varying
schedule) is based on days/week enrolled, and that payment is due
every week on Monday for the week of participation. A penalty of
$20 per child will be assessed on Wednesday for payments not
received. Penalty fees will accrue weekly for any outstanding
balances. If weekly/daily payment and late fees are not paid by the
following Wednesday, the participant cannot attend until the account is
paid in full.
RETURNED CHECK FEE (RCF)
A returned check will result in service/program interruption. RCF of
$30.00 per check and the amount of the returned check must be
paid in cash, cashier’s check, credit card or money order at Community
Services Department or over the phone with a credit card by calling
623-773-7137. All future payments will be required in cash, cashiers
check, or money order for a period of six (6) months from the date of
the returned check.
AM/PM FEE ASSISTANCE
The Department of Economic Security (DES) has funding available for
low-income families who would like to utilize the program. Contact DES
at (623) 846-1046 to find out more information on how to apply.
Processing can take up to 30 days.
* We reserve the right to make corrections
regarding information in Parent Handbook
and Fee Contract

POLICIES and PROCEDURES
SIGNING IN & OUT
A child enrolled in the Peoria AM/PM Recreation Program will only be
released to persons specifically authorized with their signature on the
registration form. NO exceptions will be made without the advance
written permission or telephone authorization from the parent or
guardian. Individuals will be required to show a valid picture I.D. at the
time of pick-up. If there are custodial issues regarding a child, legal
custody papers must be on file at the AM/PM site.
A.M. - Participants must be signed in daily by a parent or
authorized person. This is done by signing your full name
and time on the form. Children may not sign themselves in.
The AM/PM site staff is authorized to sign the child out and
release the child to the school.
P.M. - For the safety of your children, we require that a parent or
authorized person sign the children out each day by writing their full
name and time on the form. Children may not sign themselves out. The
AM/PM site staff is authorized to sign the child into the PM program.
LATE PICK UP FEE
A $15 fee per child will be assessed for every 15 minutes past 6:00pm.
6:01pm-6:15pm:$15; 6:16pm-6:30pm:$30, etc. Fee assessment below.
Pick-up time will be recorded by the designated site clock.
1ST - incident will result in verbal warning with review of policy
2ND - incident will result in FEE plus written warning
3RD - incident will result in FEE plus a three-day suspension
4TH - incident will result in FEE plus a one-week suspension
5TH - incident will result in FEE plus removal from the program
HEALTH and EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
If your child becomes ill during the program, we will place your child in
an isolated area. According to the time of day, and the
degree of illness, the Site Director will decide to call the
parents and make arrangements to have the child taken
home by an authorized person (not a staff member) or
keep them at the AM/PM Site. Please don’t send your
child if they missed school or display any of the following symptoms;
nausea, rashes, red/inflamed eyes, temperature above 99° without
medication, or cold symptoms within the past 24 hours. Minor
scratches and cuts will be treated at the site. If a serious accident
should occur, the City of Peoria Fire Department will be summoned for
treatment and they will decide whether your child should be taken to
the nearest hospital or doctor's office by ambulance. You will be
notified immediately. Treatment may only be rendered if we have your
written authorization on file.

POLICIES and PROCEDURES
DISCIPLINE
The staff will implement an assertive discipline program. Children
involved in our program are expected to follow the rules and directions
of the AM/PM staff. The following guidelines are used when disciplinary
action becomes necessary due to unacceptable behavior. Parents will
be notified if their child needed guidance or discipline. The course of
action below will be followed in normal circumstances. Extreme
behaviors will accelerate the process and be dealt with on a
case by case basis: Extreme behaviors are, but not limited to:
Physical attacks such as, hitting, biting, spitting, kicking, etc., abusive
language, disrespect to staff (verbally or physically by child or parent),
leaving the program area without permission, repeated offenses within
the same day or those behaviors that put a child or others in danger.
1. Warning - for specific unacceptable behavior
2. Time-out - with a warning of future consequences for repeated
behavior.
3. Time-out - with a warning and/or write up for repeated behavior
in file and parent notified upon pick-up.
4. Time-out - with a call to parent or guardian and a write-up like
above. Discuss corrective action & consequences for
future incidents with parent upon pick-up.
5. Suspension - 1 - 2 scheduled days from the program and/or the
remainder of the day.
*Repeated aggressive/inappropriate behavior with 3-5 suspensions
will result in removal from AM/PM with approval from Supervisor.
(No refund for suspensions)
PARENT/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
The AM/PM Recreation Program staff would like to work as a team with
school and family to provide the best environment for the child's
growth and development. Exchanges of information between parents
and staff will be a formal or informal format. Information that is shared
regarding issues in school, AM/PM or any changes occurring within the
family for example, a sibling moving, a sick grandparent or pet, or
alterations in the parents’ relationship will give all of us insight to a
child’s behaviors or attitudes.
MEDICATION
The Peoria AM/PM Recreation Program staff may administer
medication. To authorize giving medication to a child, parent/guardian
must complete a “Medication Release Form” available at the site and
bring the prescribed amount of medication in the original container.
If necessary, sunscreen must be applied by the child’s parent
not staff, including Break Care days.